ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

0013039: Donath Landsteiner

Test Mnemonic: IRL-DL
Methodology: Hemolysis

Performed: Mon-Fri

Reported: 1-3 days

Specimen Required:  
Collect: One 7 mL plain red.

Transport: Serum from a freshly drawn 7 mL plain red (maintain at 37°C until separation from cells) at 2-8°C.

Pediatric Collection/Transport: Serum from a freshly drawn 1.5 mL plain red (maintain at 37°C until separation from cells) at 2-8°C.

Remarks: Do not freeze red cells. 

Unacceptable Conditions: Separator or gel tubes.

Stability: Ambient: 3 days; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable

Reference Interval:
By report

CPT Code(s):
86941

 

 

 
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